Obituaries

William W McDonald Jr.

February 25th, 1944 to October 17th, 2023

William Wallace “Bill” McDonald Jr., 79, of Fort Gratiot Township, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born February 25, 1944 in Yale to the late Nellie and William McDonald Sr. He married Debra E. Putze on June 16, 2006 in Port Huron. Bill… Read More

Lawrence L Dubs

December 29th, 1929 to October 14th, 2023

Lawrence L. Dubs, 93, of Port Huron, died Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born December 29, 1929 in Dearborn. Lawrence served in the United States Army and was an Inspector for many years at Mueller Brass Co. He is survived by his children, Sharon… Read More

George W Pleger

December 31st, 1945 to October 11th, 2023

George Ward Pleger, 77, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He was born December 31, 1945 in Port Huron to the late George H. and Elizabeth I. Pleger. He married Lory J. Osborn on June 20, 1994 in Las Vegas. George graduated from Port… Read More

Patrick M Dowd

August 26th, 1951 to October 6th, 2023

Patrick Michael Dowd, 72, of Port Huron, died Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born August 26, 1951 in Port Huron to the late Dennis and Dorothy Dowd. Patrick was a mail carrier in Port Huron with the United States Postal Service for 30 years. He is… Read More

Dino Fitraki

June 3rd, 1945 to October 5th, 2023

Dino Fitraki, 78, of Fort Gratiot, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born June 3, 1945 in Amfia, Greece to the late Yiannis and Stavriana Fitraki and immigrated to the United States at the age of… Read More

Gary R Peter

December 22nd, 1947 to October 4th, 2023

Gary Ray Peter, 75, of Port Huron, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born December 22, 1947 in Port Huron to the late Ray and Elizabeth Peter. He married Margaret “Juanita” Wells on October 20, 1967 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. She… Read More

Daniel N Kujda II

April 18th, 1952 to October 3rd, 2023

Daniel Nelson Kujda II, 71, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born April 18, 1952 in Port Huron to the late Daniel and Nancy Kujda. He married Joan C. Weiss on November 11, 1972. Daniel enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson. He… Read More

Alex Perkins

February 17th, 1960 to October 2nd, 2023

Alex Perkins, 63, of Port Huron, died Monday, October 2, 2023. He was born February 17, 1960 in Washington, D.C. to Joanna and the late James Perkins. Alex enjoyed singing, fishing, cooking, barbequing and especially joking with everyone. He is… Read More

Edith R Ward-Paris (Hewett)

October 7th, 1966 to September 27th, 2023

Edith Renee “Edie” Ward-Paris, 56, of Port Huron, Michigan, made her transition to her new heavenly home on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and very close friend. She was born October 7, 1966 in Highland Park,… Read More

Julie A Johnston

November 21st, 1959 to September 26th, 2023

Julie Ann Johnston, 63, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born November 21, 1959 in Port Huron to the late William and Nancy Johnston. Julie loved the outdoors and her dog, Duke. She is survived by her son, Melvin Prosser;… Read More

Barbara A McGraw

April 21st, 1935 to September 19th, 2023

Barbara Ann McGraw, 88, of Fort Gratiot, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She was born April 21, 1935 in Port Huron to the late Albert and Grace Glombowski. She married John P. McGraw III on October 22, 1966 in St. Joseph… Read More

Captain William E. "Bill" Cline

December 1st, 1947 to August 10th, 2023

Captain William Edward “Bill” Cline, 75, of Dade City, Florida entered eternal life on Thursday, August 10, 2023, after a short illness. He was born December 1, 1947, in Port Huron, Michigan, the son of the late William and Mary (Taylor) Cline.… Read More

Steven Thornton

September 10th, 1953 to September 6th, 2023

Steven Jay Thornton, 69, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born September 10, 1953 in St. Johns, Michigan to the late Harvey and Verita Thornton. He married Pamela J. Moore on May 27, 2004 in St. Clair Shores. Steve attended… Read More

Phyllis A Rutkowski

July 22nd, 1927 to September 6th, 2023

Phyllis Ann Rutkowski, 96, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was born July 22, 1927 in Jerusalem Township, Ohio to the late John and Amelia Ninigen. She married Phillip R. Rutkowski on February 14, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan. He… Read More

Shirley L Platzer

March 10th, 1941 to September 4th, 2023

Shirley Lucille Platzer, 82, of Port Huron died Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born March 10, 1941 in Port Huron to the late Sherman and Gladys Stone. She married Joseph William Platzer and they were married for 47 years until his death on June… Read More

Deborah "Debbie" Trudell-Sipes

January 15th, 1966 to July 30th, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” Trudell-Sipes, 57, of Ferndale, died Sunday July 30, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was born in Port Huron, Michigan to Edward and Sandra Trudell. She was a 1984 graduate of Port Huron Northern and… Read More

Beverly J Fleury

August 29th, 1941 to August 30th, 2023

Beverly June Fleury, 82, of Port Huron, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was born August 29, 1941 in Marysville to the late Charles and Isabelle Black. She married Dennis R. Fleury on April 26, 1975 in First Congregational Church. He preceded her… Read More

Edward W Klettner

May 4th, 1944 to August 30th, 2023

Edward Wayne “Mr. Ed” Klettner, 79, of Fort Gratiot, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born May 4, 1944 in Port Huron to the late Louis and Mary Klettner. He married Sharon K. Kohl in April 1964 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. She preceded… Read More

Margaret H "Peggy" Stockwell

September 23rd, 1935 to August 29th, 2023

Margaret H. “Peggy” Stockwell, 87, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born September 23, 1935 in Marquette to the late Rose and Jerry Grant Sr. She married John D. Stockwell on July 16, 1955 in Port Huron. He preceded her in… Read More

Mary Ann Johnston

August 15th, 1939 to August 9th, 2023

Mary Ann Johnston, 83, of Port Huron, died Wednesday. August 9, 2023. She was born August 15, 1939 in Port Huron to the late Edwin and Pauline Condland. She married Stuart L. Johnston in 1962 in Port Huron. He preceded her in death on January 20,… Read More

Lois L Coats

July 22nd, 1938 to August 8th, 2023

Lois L Coats, 85, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord and her family on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at her daughter’s home. She was born July 22, 1938 in Port Huron to the late Fred and Louise Tosch. She married Max Coats on September 22, 1959… Read More

Charles F "Charlie" Morrison

June 12th, 1945 to August 8th, 2023

Charles Fredrick "Charlie" Morrison, 78, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He was born June 12, 1945 in Port Huron to the late Carl E. and Frances V. Morrison. He married Cynthia E. McDonald… Read More

Betsy Jean (Harding) Roddy

July 25th, 1932 to August 7th, 2023

Betsy Jean (Harding) Roddy was called home to God, on Monday, August 7, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born July 25, 1932 in Grosse Pointe to the late Flora and John Harding. Betsy was a loving wife and devoted mother. She encouraged her children to… Read More

Bernard Lemanski

August 22nd, 1930 to July 31st, 2023

Bernard Lemanski, 92, of Wales Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday July 31, 2023. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was born August 22, 1930 in Detroit to the… Read More

Carol L. Armstrong

August 8th, 1940 to July 25th, 2023

Carol Lee (Bonin) Armstrong was called home to God, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the age of 82. She was born August 8, 1940 to the late Frank and Della Bonin. Carol had a heart of gold. She was a selfless and generous woman who spent her years taking… Read More

Margaret M Schroeder

March 16th, 1954 to July 23rd, 2023

Margaret Mary Schroeder, 69, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born March 16, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Mary Milton. She married Wayne Schroeder on June 16, 1973 in Chicago. Margaret worked at Mary Maxim for 10… Read More

Richard Breuier

February 18th, 1956 to July 20th, 2023

Richard Chester Breuier, age 67, of Port Huron, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The son of Walter Breuier (Brzozowski) and Jessie Breuier (Malinowski), Rich was born February 18, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan. Richard received his… Read More

Craig A Solliday

September 10th, 1933 to July 17th, 2023

Craig Allan Solliday, 89, of Kimball Township, died Monday, July 17, 2023. He was born September 10, 1933 in Port Huron to the late Monroe and Marie Solliday. He married Joan M. Recor on October 18, 1952 in Port Huron. She died September 17, 2012.… Read More

Aniela C Kujda-Roche

December 14th, 1992 to July 11th, 2023

Aniela Catrina Kujda-Roche, 30, of St. Clair, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She was born December 14, 1992 in Port Huron. Aniela enjoyed motorcycles, motocross racing, playing tennis, bowling, and anything to do with the outdoors and nature. She… Read More

Martin "Marty" P. Stein

January 28th, 1953 to July 6th, 2023

Martin “Marty” Phillip Stein, age 70, of Cataract, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of July 6th, 2023 with his beloved wife, Patricia, by his side. Marty was born on January 28, 1953 to Phillip and Donna Stein in Port Huron,… Read More